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Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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TxDOT gathers public input on I-35 improvements through Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Williamson County residents got a closer look at potential Interstate 35 improvements Thursday, August 13, as the Texas Department of Transportation gathered public input on plans to widen and improve the 13-mile corridor between Georgetown and Round Rock.
Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County issues Burn Ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has issued a countywide burn ban effective at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for up to 90 days due to increased drought conditions.The Commissioners Court or County Judge may lift the order earlier if conditions improve.
Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County selects 75 spots for November election

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 14, 2026
In preparation for the November 3 election, Williamson County Commissioners Court approved 24 early voting locations and 75 election day locations on August 11.
Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commissioners on Tuesday, August 11, in the county Administration building. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the Commissioners on Tuesday, August 11, in the county Administration building. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County commissioners review $411 million proposed budget

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Williamson County’s proposed 2027 Fiscal Year budget is 2.5 percent higher than last year’s, about a difference of $10.3 million.Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presented the proposed $411 million budget to county commissioners during a preliminary budget discussion on Tuesday, August 11.
Sally Bardwell, Williamson County’s Housing and Urban Development Grant coordinator (front), presents the 2026 Action plan during the August 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sally Bardwell, Williamson County’s Housing and Urban Development Grant coordinator (front), presents the 2026 Action plan during the August 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County distributes $2 million in grants to groups helping communities

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the distribution of $2 million in U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development funding to 12 recipients during the August 4 meeting.
Carlson Place resident James Headrick, front, expresses his opposition to the Justice Complex property to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Carlson Place resident James Headrick, front, expresses his opposition to the Justice Complex property to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Justice Complex update: Commissioners again delay Justice Complex planning for additional public input

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Friday August 7Williamson County is hosting two in-person events to receive community feedback and comments regarding the Williamson County Justice Complex project on Saturday, August 22, and Thursday, August 27.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Manager Rebecca Clemons present the State of the County at the new County Administration Building, 1878 Texas Trail in Georgetown, on July 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Manager Rebecca Clemons present the State of the County at the new County Administration Building, 1878 Texas Trail in Georgetown, on July 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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State of the County: Williamson County outlines long-term vision for growth, water and public safety

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell laid out a wide-ranging vision for the county’s future during an hour-long conversation on July 14.The discussion covered everything from budget priorities to a decades-long water plan while highlighting services many residents may not know exist.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners distribute $800,000 to Williamson County nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
For the first meeting at the new county administration building, the Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated $800,000 to four nonprofits from its Community Recreation Fund on Tuesday, July 14.The four $200,000 donations came from fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill.
Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamosn County commissioners tap Totty as new Tax Assessor-Collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Catherine Totty as interim Williamson County tax assessor-collector on Tuesday, July 14. The appointment follows the Commissioners Court’s acceptance of Larry Gaddes’ resignation on June 12. Mr.
Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.
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